topic 🏘 Announcing the 2026 AARP Community Challenge (AARP Article) in Friends & Family https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/Announcing-the-2026-AARP-Community-Challenge-AARP-Article/m-p/2650234#M11786 <P>FROM THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Page published January 7, 2026 .</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Since its inception in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded 2,100 grants totaling $24.3 million to projects that benefit residents — especially those age 50 and older — and accelerate community change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>AARP is accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle that:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(1) Deliver tangible improvements to communities, such as new crosswalks, benches, bike lanes, housing designs, and public space enhancements.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(2) Leverage additional support from public, private, and philanthropic sources.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(3) Help communities overcome policy barriers and implement lasting change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(4) Foster new collaborations and increase community engagement.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html</A></P> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:15:06 GMT SummerOnTheWay1 2026-01-08T13:15:06Z 🏘 Announcing the 2026 AARP Community Challenge (AARP Article) https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/Announcing-the-2026-AARP-Community-Challenge-AARP-Article/m-p/2650234#M11786 <P>FROM THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Page published January 7, 2026 .</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Since its inception in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded 2,100 grants totaling $24.3 million to projects that benefit residents — especially those age 50 and older — and accelerate community change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>AARP is accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle that:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(1) Deliver tangible improvements to communities, such as new crosswalks, benches, bike lanes, housing designs, and public space enhancements.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(2) Leverage additional support from public, private, and philanthropic sources.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(3) Help communities overcome policy barriers and implement lasting change.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(4) Foster new collaborations and increase community engagement.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html</A></P> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:15:06 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/Announcing-the-2026-AARP-Community-Challenge-AARP-Article/m-p/2650234#M11786 SummerOnTheWay1 2026-01-08T13:15:06Z Re: 🏘 Announcing the 2026 AARP Community Challenge (AARP Article) https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/Announcing-the-2026-AARP-Community-Challenge-AARP-Article/m-p/2650247#M11790 <P>Wow; "overwhelming"...&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(ayfkm) how sad...</P> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:32:11 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Friends-Family/Announcing-the-2026-AARP-Community-Challenge-AARP-Article/m-p/2650247#M11790 WebWiseWoman 2026-01-08T14:32:11Z